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Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities ( APLU) is a research, policy, and advocacy organization of public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and higher education organizations.
- October 1887
- Mark P. Becker
- 251 Colleges, Universities and Higher Education Organizations
- Washington, D.C.
APLU is a membership organization that fosters a community of university leaders collectively working to advance the mission of public research universities. The association’s membership consists of nearly 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations spanning across all 50 ...
History of APLU. Founded in 1887, APLU is North America’s oldest higher education association with member institutions in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, four U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico.
Mar 11, 2024 · APLU fosters a community of public and land-grant university leaders committed to equitably improving the lives and livelihoods of individuals, communities, and society through the continuous advancement of public higher education.
Logo for the centennial of land-grant universities. A land-grant university (also called land-grant college or land-grant institution) is an institution of higher education in the United States designated by a state to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.
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Of the 106 land-grant institutions, all but two (the Community College of Micronesia and Northern Marianas College) are members of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (formerly the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges). Note: Historically black colleges or universities on this list are listed in ...
About Us. The Board on Agriculture Assembly: Structured for Success. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) represents 251 public universities and is comprised of various commissions, boards, and sections.